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The death has occurred of Mary (Mai) MULLINS (née Kirrane) Killaloonty, Tuam, Galway Peacefully, in her 92nd year at The Stella Maris Nursing Home, Cummer. Mai, predeceased by her husband William (Bill), children Tommy, Sarah and Michael, brother Joseph, son-in-law John Audley, granddaughter Fiona Audley and great-grandchild Shaun Audley. Sadly missed by her loving… Read more »

The U12 girls were back last Saturday 11th in Knockdoemore 4pm to 5pm. All Girls welcome and any enquires contact Helen on 087 1953404. U14 girls Gaelic training every Saturday 4 to 5pm and Monday 6.30pm to 7.30pm in Knockdoemore. Contact David Flaherty on 086 3826443 for further details. In U16 Ladies the… Read more »

WHEN Tennessee Williams wrote his first masterpiece in 1944 his production notes asked directors to take the play on a journey and discover what the script offered to the production. In Compántas Lir’s take on the classic Tom, played by Vincent Moran, takes center stage. His story is told in flashback scenes where he recounts… Read more »

Seán Kyne TD Galway, Friday, 16th February ‘18 Project Ireland 2040 will help us to develop our country in a sensible and sustainable way Seán Kyne, Minister for Community Development, Natural Resources and Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South has said Project Ireland 2040 is a comprehensive plan which will help us to… Read more »

The death has occurred of Liam JOYCE Caraun House, Claregalway, Galway Liam Joyce, Caraun House, Claregalway, Co. Galway in the exceptional care of the Brothers of Charity Services, Claregalway. Predeceased by his parents Billy & Babs. Much loved special brother of Miriam, Ethna & Martin and the late Dr Marguerite. Liam will be sadly… Read more »

The death has occurred of Maemie GOLDING (née Duggan) Bawnmore, Claregalway, Galway Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family in her 91st year ,wife of the late Eamon, mother of the late Benny, and grandmother of the late Brian Golding (Carlow),sadly missed by her daughters Mary Fahy (Headford), Monica Thornton (Baunmore), Fidelma Hession (Cregg)… Read more »

Green Earth Organics added 2 new photos. 4 February at 13:26 · We did it, with your help we have made the impossible possible. In a little over a week we will be moving into our new packing facility. A significant step that demonstrates there are people, people like YOU, that care deeply for the planet we live… Read more »

The Hub is a concept that supports the community run by Josette Farrell and Clare Horgan. Opened on the 13th November 2017. It provides a pleasant friendly space for activities such as classes, talks etc as well as services to include copying, printing and laminating. The Hub is a place where you can get information… Read more »

A Passion for Gardening and Gardens! It’s February, which means spring has officially begun! The daffodils are starting to pop their heads up and we’re starting to see a little bit of a stretch in the evenings. We’re very grateful for this extra ray of sunshine as it means we get to spend it… Read more »

Michael KellyGrower IF YOU DON’T have much space, you can still quite successfully grow potatoes in large pots or containers. The pots will need to be relatively deep – about 50-75 cm deep so the spuds have the depth of soil they need to grow. Put a layer of compost (10cm) on the bottom… Read more »

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Where is Claregalway?

Claregalway is a rural Gaeltacht town and parish in county Galway, Ireland. The name has nothing to do with county Clare; it comes from the Clare River, which flows through the parish. The town has recently transformed into a vibrant, semi-suburban hub, with thousands of new residents now calling it home. Here you can read about Claregalway’s history or check it out on a map.

What is this website?

Consider it a modern day watering hole. It’s a connection point for locals, wherever they might be in the world. It aims to nurture the growing community of Claregalway by facilitating a locally generated ‘living history’ of the village. This website was designed and built voluntarily as a service to the community. Find out more.

Claregalway.info is the online presence of Nuacht Chláir—the community-curated newsletter for Claregalway since 1996—and was created voluntarily as a service to the community. Nuacht Chláir kindly thanks Claregalway Historical & Cultural Society for their permission to publish from their book Claregalway Parish History—750 Years in the History section.